Where and when is FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf played?

FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf is played on March 16, 2027 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Ludwigspark, in the 3. Liga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 29Kick-off on March 16, 2027 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Ludwigspark, Saarbrücken

FC Saarbrücken

Fortuna Düsseldorf

The Footlab model makes FC Saarbrücken the favourite at 45%, against 24% for a draw and 31% for Fortuna Düsseldorf. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?

A very open match: only 1 Elo points separate FC Saarbrücken (1,912) and Fortuna Düsseldorf (1,911).

FC Saarbrücken win45 %

Draw24 %

Fortuna Düsseldorf win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Saarbrücken have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Fortuna Düsseldorf have 7, 0 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FC Saarbrücken
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Hertha BSC(home)	1-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	SSV Jahn Regensburg(away)	1-0	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2026	Rot-Weiß Essen(home)	5-2	3. Liga
Jul 26, 2026	VfR Aalen(away)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	FC Augsburg(away)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs

Fortuna Düsseldorf
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	SC Freiburg(home)	1-5	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	Hoffenheim II(home)	0-2	3. Liga
Aug 7, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim(away)	1-2	3. Liga
Jul 25, 2026	Borussia Dortmund(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Lask Linz(away)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 1 meetings: 0 FC Saarbrücken win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Fortuna Düsseldorf win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Mar 3, 2020	FC Saarbrücken 2-2 Fortuna Düsseldorf	DFB Pokal

Last archived meeting: FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf on Mar 3, 2020

How many goals should we expect?

FC Saarbrücken score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Fortuna Düsseldorf score 2.4 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
FC Saarbrücken	1.5	1.3	5	9/15	5/15
Fortuna Düsseldorf	2.4	1.5	3	7/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC Saarbrücken sit 2nd in 3. Liga (6 points from 2 matches) and Fortuna Düsseldorf sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	FC Saarbrücken	2	2	0	0	6	2	6
18	Fortuna Düsseldorf	2	0	0	2	1	4	0

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?: The Footlab model makes FC Saarbrücken the favourite at 45%, against 24% for a draw and 31% for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Where and when is FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf played?: FC Saarbrücken vs Fortuna Düsseldorf is played on March 16, 2027 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Ludwigspark, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.